Thursday, May 23, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss Game of Thrones therapy sessions (2:00) and how we all have been pronouncing one word from the series wrong (5:55). We also break down everything from the Game of Thrones series finale entitled “The Iron Throne” (10:35). Finally, we review the series premiere of Hulu’s Catch-22 miniseries (43:35).

Friday, May 17, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss Constance Wu’s unexpected reaction to the renewal of her TV show (1:45). We also go through each episode of Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season before giving our predictions for the finale (12:35). Finally, we say goodbye to Veep by discussing the series finale (51:35).

Thursday, May 9, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss spoiler rules and what some Avengers Endgame fans did when they got spoiled (1:45). We also discuss the look of the live action Sonic character (18:25) and why sitcoms like All in the Family will be performed live with an all-star cast (24:00). Finally, we review the series premieres of Netflix’s Tuca & Bertie (29:40) and HBO’s miniseries Chernobyl (39:30).

Friday, May 3, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss how Robert Durst did not say (in order) those famous lines at the end of the HBO docuseries The Jinx (1:45). We also discuss how Disney is worried about the depiction of smoking in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake (13:00). Next we discuss the Netflix sketch series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (17:45). Finally, we review Avengers: Endgame in a spoiler-filled discussion (30:30).

Thursday, April 25, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the effect Netflix has on cinema visits (2:25), how Hollywood is hoping for a “herculean reversal” at the box office this year (7:35) and how streaming is effecting physical media sales (12:15). We then hold our fourth annual summer movie draft and discuss what blockbusters will make the most money this summer (16:36).

You can also listen to past episodes of the podcast on iTunes or on our YouTube channel. Also if you want to watch the live draft play out over video you can find it on our Twitch channel or by playing the video below.

Saturday, April 20, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss everything from the Disney+ announcement including some of their new original series and if Apple TV+ should be worried (2:20). We also discuss the ongoing battle between Netflix and the Oscars including how Netflix is now buying a historic theater (16:20) and how the Justice Department is giving the Oscars a legal warning (19:05). Finally, we review the series premiere of Fosse/Verdon entitled “Life is a Cabaret” (22:40) and the season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones entitled “Winterfell” (34:10).

Thursday, April 11, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the record breaking ticket sales for Avengers: Endgame and how much some fans are buying tickets for on eBay (1:45). We also discuss some creative marketing for Game of Thrones including an iron throne scavenger hunt and the Bleed #ForTheThrone campaign (12:40). Next we review the first two episodes of Barry season two entitled “The Show Must Go On, Probably” and “The Power of No” (20:40). Finally, we review the final seasons and series finales of You’re the Worst (31:00) and Catastrophe (43:35).

Sunday, April 7, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss some of the internet’s April Fools’ Day pranks including a bean bag onesie, McDonald’s McPickle and Burger King’s Impossible Whopper (2:05). We also discuss how Netflix may be testing different episode orders for every user (11:45). Next we review the series premiere of FX’s What We Do in the Shadows (19:15). Finally, we discuss the final four years in our March Madness Oscar bracket right before we reveal what year won it all (28:20).

Friday, March 29, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the announcements from the Apple Event specifically Apple TV Channels and Apple TV+ (1:45). We also review (with spoilers) Jordan Peele’s latest movie Us (17:25). Finally, we discuss the second half of Arrested Development’s fifth (and possibly final) season (36:15).

Thursday, March 28, 2019

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Inspired by a debate on the podcast we wanted to try and figure out which year had the strongest best picture nominees!

Every week we will have the best picture nominees of each year face up against each other until only one year remains! Some years have a stronger crop of nominees than others and it is time to finally decide which year The Academy had the “best” best picture contenders.

Voting will end on Tuesday, April 2nd and the winner we be revealed LIVE during our Twitch stream at 8 PM ET that night!

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the runtimes for the last episodes of Game of Thrones (2:10) and how tight security is for Amazon’s Lord of the Rings writers’ room (5:15). We also discuss Netflix’s new interactive series starring survival expert Bear Grylls (9:10) and two new Hulu ads including “pause-vertising” (14:30). Finally, we review the series premieres of Hulu’s Shrill (23:35) and Netflix’s Turn Up Charlie (31:50).

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Inspired by a debate on the podcast we wanted to try and figure out which year had the strongest best picture nominees!

Every week we will have the best picture nominees of each year face up against each other until only one year remains! Some years have a stronger crop of nominees than others and it is time to finally decide which year The Academy had the “best” best picture contenders.

Voting for each round will close on Wednesday night and the next round of match-ups will begin on Thursdays. Keep an eye on the blog, our Twitter feed and each episode’s show notes for the voting link!

Friday, March 15, 2019

In this week's episode David and Kyle discuss Internet trolls leaving negative reviews for Captain Marvel and what Rotten Tomatoes is going to do to stop it (2:05). We also discuss why Steven Spielberg is against streaming movies being up for Oscars (13:30). Next we review the series premiere of HBO’s documentary series The Case Against Adnan Syed (22:25). Finally, we discuss the results of round one of our March Madness best picture nominee bracket (33:50).

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Inspired by a debate on the podcast we wanted to try and figure out which year had the strongest best picture nominees!

Every week we will have the best picture nominees of each year face up against each other until only one year remains! Some years have a stronger crop of nominees than others and it is time to finally decide which year The Academy had the “best” best picture contenders.

Voting for each round will close on Wednesday night and the next round of match-ups will begin on Thursdays. Keep an eye on the blog, our Twitter feed and each episode’s show notes for the voting link!

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Inspired by a debate on the podcast we wanted to try and figure out which year had the strongest best picture nominees!

Every week we will have the best picture nominees of each year face up against each other until only one year remains! Some years have a stronger crop of nominees than others and it is time to finally decide which year The Academy had the “best” best picture contenders.

Voting for each round will close on Wednesday night and the next round of match-ups will begin on Thursdays. Keep an eye on the blog, our Twitter feed and each episode’s show notes for the voting link!

Sunday, March 3, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss everything from the 91st Academy Awards including how Green Book won best picture and how Spike Lee was not happy about it (1:40). We also hypothesize why Roma lost the big award (16:20) and discuss if the ceremony worked without a host (21:00). Finally, we discuss the results of our annual prediction bet against The Boyle & Rojas Podcast (34:25).

Thursday, February 28, 2019

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Inspired by a debate on the podcast we wanted to try and figure out which year had the strongest best picture nominees!

Every week we will have the best picture nominees of each year face up against each other until only one year remains! Some years have a stronger crop of nominees than others and it is time to finally decide which year The Academy had the “best” best picture contenders.

How were the seeds figured out you ask? Math! We looked up the average rating of each best picture nominee on the online movie social network service Letterboxd. These ratings were than averaged together to get one rating for each year. For instance, 1994 received a 3.98 because that was the average between Forrest Gump (4.1), Four Weddings and a Funeral (3.3), Pulp Fiction (4.4), Quiz Show (3.7) and The Shawshank Redemption (4.4). If there was any ties in these yearly averages each film’s domestic box office was averaged together for the year. Whatever year had the higher total average between the two took the higher seed. (Box office totals could not be just added together because after 2009 there was more than five best picture nominees).

Voting for each round will close on Wednesday night and the next round of match-ups will begin on Thursdays. Keep an eye on the blog, our Twitter feed and each episode’s show notes for the voting link!

Friday, February 22, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the results from the Writers Guild Awards and how that will effect the Oscars (2:05). We also discuss The Academy’s decision to reveal four Oscar winners during the commercial breaks (and then the swift reversal of this decision) (9:10). Next we discuss the claim that the Golden Raspberry Awards are fake (20:40). Finally, we review the series premieres of Hulu’s PEN15 (25:05) and TBS’ Miracle Workers (32:10) before Kyle gives us a mini-review of the first season of Narcos: Mexico (39:45).

Monday, February 18, 2019

After predicting the top eight awards for the 91st Academy Awards, David and Kyle are joined again by Nicholas Boyle & Nick Rojas of The Boyle and Rojas Podcast. In this special mini-episode they try and predict two other categories that could have some unique winners at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

This episode was originally recorded on February 12th before The Academy reversed their plans of not showing all the categories live. For even more Oscar predictions be sure to check out our main Oscar prediction special. You can also listen to past episodes of the podcast on iTunes, YouTube and our new Twitch channel!

Thursday, February 14, 2019

In this week’s episode David and Kyle take on special guests Nicholas Boyle & Nick Rojas of The Boyle and Rojas Podcast in predicting the very unpredictable Oscars. In this special episode they try and forecast who will take home the Oscar in all the major categories for the 91st Academy Awards.

We discuss (in order) best adapted screenplay (7:00), best original screenplay (11:15), best supporting actress (16:55), best supporting actor (20:55), best actress (25:10), best actor (30:10), best director (37:15), and best picture (43:05).

Friday, February 8, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the lawsuit from “Fiji Water Girl” against Fiji Water (2:00) and how the Fyre Festival documentaries may have led to a TV show for one of their stars (9:15). We also discuss everything from Super Bowl 53 including Maroon 5’s halftime show and the commercials (18:40). Finally, we review the series premiere of Russian Doll entitled “Nothing in This World is Easy” (41:00).

Thursday, January 31, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the results of the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards and theorize what this means for the Oscars (2:20). We also discuss Netflix self-reporting huge ratings (12:30) and how a picture of an egg broke Instagram records (22:05). Finally, we review season three of The Good Place (29:00) and the series premiere of Comedy Central’s The Other Two (42:25).

Saturday, January 26, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards including the surprises, the snubs, and how this race got a bit more complicated (2:05). We also discuss Netflix’s pricey awards campaign for Roma (23:45). Next we discuss the first three episodes of Celebrity Big Brother 2 including what we think of the cast (29:05). Finally, we review the series premiere of National Geographic’s docudrama series Valley of the Boom (44:30).

Saturday, January 19, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss how the Academy may be forcing presenters to choose between the Oscars and other award shows like the SAG Awards (2:20). We also discuss the competing Fyre Festival documentaries on Hulu and Netflix (10:20). Next we discuss some updates to Black Mirror’s interactive episode Bandersnatch and how Netflix is being sued over it (20:20). Finally we discuss the first two episodes of both True Detective season three (32:50) and You’re the Worst season five (47:00).

Friday, January 11, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle look at the Oscar race by discussing the film guild nominations (SAG, DGA, WGA and PGA) as well as the BAFTA nominations (2:30). Next we discuss everything from the 76th Golden Globes including the surprise winners (20:25), how the hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh did (30:30) and all the drama from the red carpet including Fiji Water Girl (37:35). Finally, we review the divisive film Vice starring Christian Bale (45:05).

Saturday, January 5, 2019

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the Bird Box challenge and why Netflix warns against it (2:30). We also discuss what were the most binged Netflix originals from 2018 and what are the most popular shows overall (8:30). We then react to the possibility of an “instant replay” feature on Netflix (15:50). Next we review the interactive Black Mirror film entitled “Bandersnatch” (20:25). Finally, we review the series premiere of the reality series The Masked Singer (37:50).